The WardBoy Project is thrilled to collaborate with TJ Carrie, a professional football player in the National Football League and a native of Antioch, California who attended De La Salle High School in Concord. This football camp is set to be one of our most exceptional events, as NFL Alumni will impart their vast knowledge.

TJ faced fear when undergoing his open-heart surgery and understands  having a buddy provides comfort and something tangible that can be held onto at that moment and even for a lifetime. TJ personally delivers the “TJ Carrie Heart Shadow Buddies” to local children’s hospitals when visiting heart patients throughout the year. 

This community-focused event, with its heart health awareness and preventative heart screenings, is a significant step towards a healthier future. It celebrates children with congenital heart disease (CHD), also known as “Heart Warriors,” and brings together individuals of all ages and fitness levels for a meaningful cause and a day of fitness, unity, and celebration

CAMP CARRIE  is held annually at Maumee Bay, one of the Great Ohio Lodges on Lake Erie. A day at CAMP CARRIE includes games, swimming, hiking trails, fitness activities,  crafts, and a marina experience and concludes with a fireside heart chat and s’mores.